Portrait of John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale
Samuel Cooper
- Art Funded
- 1961
- Dimensions
- 9 x 7 cm
- Vendor
- Christie's
Half-length portrait of John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale (1616-1682) is depicted facing the viewer, head slightly turned to the right wearing a white lace collar, blue and gold brocade jacket trimmed in red over a white shirt.
Lauderdale was a supported of Charles II and his Secretary for Scotland. In 1664, he had just emerged from an attempt by his enemies to destroy his power.
Provenance
A.Staal; Private Collector